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25 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Present: Lisa V. Kouchakdjian, Janie W. Dretler, Daniel E. Carty, Charles G. Russo, Radha R. Gargeya
Absent: None
Approve Consent Calendar Items 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6 and to make National Disability Day in Sudbury an annual event
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve Consent Calendar Items 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6 and to make National Disability Day in Sudbury an annual event. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To approve Consent Calendar Items 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6 and to make National Disability Day in Sudbury an annual event
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve Consent Calendar Items 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6 and to make National Disability Day in Sudbury an annual event. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To approve Consent Calendar Items 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6 and to make National Disability Day in Sudbury an annual event.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Continue the Public Hearing for a new common victualler and all alcohol license for RH Sudbury MA LLC, dba Ramen Haven of 530 Boston Post Road, Unit A to April 28, 2026
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned As the Licensing Authority for the Town of Sudbury, in accordance with MGC c138, s. 15, vote to approve a new common victualler and all alcohol license for RH Sudbury MA LLC, dba Ramen Haven of 530 Boston Post Road, Unit A. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To continue the Public Hearing for a new common victualler and all alcohol license for RH Sudbury MA LLC, dba Ramen Haven of 530 Boston Post Road, Unit A to April 28, 2026.
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned As the Licensing Authority for the Town of Sudbury, in accordance with MGC c138, s. 15, vote to approve a new common victualler and all alcohol license for RH Sudbury MA LLC, dba Ramen Haven of 530 Boston Post Road, Unit A. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To continue the Public Hearing for a new common victualler and all alcohol license for RH Sudbury MA LLC, dba Ramen Haven of 530 Boston Post Road, Unit A to April 28, 2026..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Sign the 2026 Town Warrant, subject to non-substantive changes that Town Counsel may make
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to sign the 2026 Town Warrant, subject to non-substantive changes that Town Counsel may make. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To sign the 2026 Town Warrant, subject to non-substantive changes that Town Counsel may make
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to sign the 2026 Town Warrant, subject to non-substantive changes that Town Counsel may make. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To sign the 2026 Town Warrant, subject to non-substantive changes that Town Counsel may make.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Support Article 3 - FY27 Budget
Board Member Gargeya motioned to support Article 3 - FY27 Budget. Vice-Chair Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Dretler-aye, Carty-no, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To support Article 3 - FY27 Budget
Yes: Dretler, Gargeya, Kouchakdjian, RussoNo: Carty
“Board Member Gargeya motioned to support Article 3 - FY27 Budget. Vice-Chair Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Dretler-aye, Carty-no, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To support Article 3 - FY27 Budget.” (Motion: Gargeya, second: Dretler)
Support Article 4 - FY27 Capital Budget
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to support Article 4 - FY27 Capital Budget. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To support Article 4 - FY27 Capital Budget
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to support Article 4 - FY27 Capital Budget. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To support Article 4 - FY27 Capital Budget.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Support Article 5 - FY27 Transfer Station Enterprise Fund
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to support Article 5 - FY27 Transfer Station Enterprise Fund. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To support Article 5 - FY27 Transfer Station Enterprise Fund
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to support Article 5 - FY27 Transfer Station Enterprise Fund. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To support Article 5 - FY27 Transfer Station Enterprise Fund.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Support Article 6 - FY27 Pool Enterprise Fund
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to support Article 6 - FY27 Pool Enterprise Fund. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To support Article 6 - FY27 Pool Enterprise Fund
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to support Article 6 - FY27 Pool Enterprise Fund. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To support Article 6 - FY27 Pool Enterprise Fund.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Support Article 7 - FY27 Field Maintenance Enterprise Fund
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to support Article 7 - FY27 Field Maintenance Enterprise Fund. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To support Article 7 - FY27 Field Maintenance Enterprise Fund
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to support Article 7 - FY27 Field Maintenance Enterprise Fund. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To support Article 7 - FY27 Field Maintenance Enterprise Fund.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Support Article 10 - Chapter 90 Highway Funding
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to support Article 10 - Chapter 90 Highway Funding. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To support Article 10 - Chapter 90 Highway Funding
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to support Article 10 - Chapter 90 Highway Funding. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To support Article 10 - Chapter 90 Highway Funding.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Support Article 11 - Stabilization Fund
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to support Article 11 - Stabilization Fund. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To support Article 11 - Stabilization Fund
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to support Article 11 - Stabilization Fund. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To support Article 11 - Stabilization Fund.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Support Article 12 - Capital Stabilization Fund
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to support Article 12 - Capital Stabilization Fund. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To support Article 12 - Capital Stabilization Fund
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to support Article 12 - Capital Stabilization Fund. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To support Article 12 - Capital Stabilization Fund.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Support Article 14 - FY27 Revolving Spending Limits
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to support Article 14 - FY27 Revolving Spending Limits. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To support Article 14 - FY27 Revolving Spending Limits
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to support Article 14 - FY27 Revolving Spending Limits. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To support Article 14 - FY27 Revolving Spending Limits.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Support Article 22 - Zoning Bylaw Section 4300 Wireless Services Overlay District
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to support Article 22 - Zoning Bylaw Section 4300 Wireless Services Overlay District. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To support Article 22 - Zoning Bylaw Section 4300 Wireless Services Overlay District.
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to support Article 22 - Zoning Bylaw Section 4300 Wireless Services Overlay District. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To support Article 22 - Zoning Bylaw Section 4300 Wireless Services Overlay District..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Support Article 24 - Amend Regional Agreement - Lincoln Sudbury Regional School District
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to support Article 24 - Amend Regional Agreement - Lincoln Sudbury Regional School District. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0-1; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-abstain, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To support Article 24 - Amend Regional Agreement - Lincoln Sudbury Regional School District
Yes: Carty, Dretler, Gargeya, KouchakdjianAbstained: Russo
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to support Article 24 - Amend Regional Agreement - Lincoln Sudbury Regional School District. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0-1; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-abstain, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To support Article 24 - Amend Regional Agreement - Lincoln Sudbury Regional School District.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Support Article 26 - Acceptance of Easements for Rail Trail Parking & Drainage - Chiswick Park
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to support Article 26 - Acceptance of Easements for Rail Trail Parking & Drainage - Chiswick Park. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To support Article 26 - Acceptance of Easements for Rail Trail Parking & Drainage - Chiswick Park
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to support Article 26 - Acceptance of Easements for Rail Trail Parking & Drainage - Chiswick Park. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To support Article 26 - Acceptance of Easements for Rail Trail Parking & Drainage - Chiswick Park.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Support Article 27 - Public Works Consolidated Capital Articles
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to support Article 27 - Public Works Consolidated Capital Articles. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To support Article 27 - Public Works Consolidated Capital Articles
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to support Article 27 - Public Works Consolidated Capital Articles. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To support Article 27 - Public Works Consolidated Capital Articles.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Support Article 28 - Combined Facilities Consolidated Town & School Capital Articles
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to support Article 28 - Combined Facilities Consolidated Town & School Capital Articles. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To support Article 28 - Combined Facilities Consolidated Town & School Capital Articles
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to support Article 28 - Combined Facilities Consolidated Town & School Capital Articles. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To support Article 28 - Combined Facilities Consolidated Town & School Capital Articles.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Support Article 29 - Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Replacement
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to support Article 29 - Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Replacement. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To support Article 29 - Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Replacement
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to support Article 29 - Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Replacement. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To support Article 29 - Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Replacement.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Support Article 30 - LSRHS Wastewater Treatment Facility Control Panel
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to support Article 30 - LSRHS Wastewater Treatment Facility Control Panel. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To support Article 30 - LSRHS Wastewater Treatment Facility Control Panel
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to support Article 30 - LSRHS Wastewater Treatment Facility Control Panel. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To support Article 30 - LSRHS Wastewater Treatment Facility Control Panel.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Support Article 31 - School Classroom Instructional Equipment Replacement
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to support Article 31 - School Classroom Instructional Equipment Replacement. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To support Article 31 - School Classroom Instructional Equipment Replacement
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to support Article 31 - School Classroom Instructional Equipment Replacement. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To support Article 31 - School Classroom Instructional Equipment Replacement.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Support Article 32 - DPW Garage Concrete Floor Replacement
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to support Article 32 - DPW Garage Concrete Floor Replacement. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To support Article 32 - DPW Garage Concrete Floor Replacement
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to support Article 32 - DPW Garage Concrete Floor Replacement. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To support Article 32 - DPW Garage Concrete Floor Replacement.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Support Article 36 - Community Preservation Act Consolidated Articles
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to support Article 36 - Community Preservation Act Consolidated Articles. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To support Article 36 - Community Preservation Act Consolidated Articles
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to support Article 36 - Community Preservation Act Consolidated Articles. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To support Article 36 - Community Preservation Act Consolidated Articles.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Interview the nine (9) candidates to the Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Advisory Committee, as identified by the Select Board: Kathleen Bell, Jennifer Pincus, William Pimental, Jonathan Harding, Rachel...
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to interview the nine (9) candidates to the Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Advisory Committee, as identified by the Select Board: Kathleen Bell, Jennifer Pincus, William Pimental, Jonathan Harding, Rachel Henschel, Christine Vitkauskas, William Atkeson, David Henkels, Debbie Dineen. Board Member Gargeya seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-2; Dretler-aye, Carty-no, Russo-no, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To interview the nine (9) candidates to the Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Advisory Committee, as identified by the Select Board: Kathleen Bell, Jennifer Pincus, William Pimental, Jonathan Harding, Rachel Henschel, Christine Vitkauskas, William Atkeson, David Henkels, Debbie Dineen
Yes: Dretler, Gargeya, KouchakdjianNo: Carty, Russo
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to interview the nine (9) candidates to the Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Advisory Committee, as identified by the Select Board: Kathleen Bell, Jennifer Pincus, William Pimental, Jonathan Harding, Rachel Henschel, Christine Vitkauskas, William Atkeson, David Henkels, Debbie Dineen. Board Member Gargeya seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-2; Dretler-aye, Carty-no, Russo-no, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To interview the nine (9) candidates to the Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Advisory Committee, as identified by the Select Board: Kathleen Bell, Jennifer Pincus, William Pimental, Jonathan Harding, Rachel Henschel, Christine Vitkauskas, William Atkeson, David Henkels, Debbie Dineen.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Gargeya)
Approve Consent Calendar Item #3 - Accept resignation of Bill Ray from the Earth Removal Board effective 3/17/2026
Board Member Carty motioned to approve Consent Calendar Item #3 - Accept resignation of Bill Ray from the Earth Removal Board effective 3/17/2026. Vice-Chair Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To approve Consent Calendar Item #3 - Accept resignation of Bill Ray from the Earth Removal Board effective 3/17/2026
“Board Member Carty motioned to approve Consent Calendar Item #3 - Accept resignation of Bill Ray from the Earth Removal Board effective 3/17/2026. Vice-Chair Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To approve Consent Calendar Item #3 - Accept resignation of Bill Ray from the Earth Removal Board effective 3/17/2026.” (Motion: Carty, second: Dretler)
Close the Select Board meeting
Board Member Carty motioned to close the Select Board meeting. Board Member Gargeya seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To close the Select Board meeting
“Board Member Carty motioned to close the Select Board meeting. Board Member Gargeya seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To close the Select Board meeting.” (Motion: Carty, second: Gargeya)
From the Sudbury Select Board’s official minutes, posted on the town’s Select Board meetings page. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos (the town’s website has no Select Board photos): League of Women Voters of Sudbury voters’ guides (candidate-supplied photos) — Charles Russo (2026), Radha Gargeya and Lisa Kouchakdjian (2025), Janie Dretler and Daniel Carty (2024). Cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.
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